We have seen an increase in book for teens about being transgender and we are even startingOh Grayson, my heart hurts for you and I want to hug you.

We have seen an increase in book for teens about being transgender and we are even starting to see a few picture books about the topic, but books for the upper elementary/lower middle school set have been suspiciously absent. But no more. Middle school is hard enough, but Grayson truly feels she is a girl in a boys body and struggles with how to be her true self.

I thought this book was amazing and I wish it had been around 8-9 years ago, because I know a couple of people I would have LOVED to have shared it with.

Albie is different from most of the kids in his class. He doesn't fit in and, after reading this book, you wonder if he ever will. But Albie is kind.Albie is different from most of the kids in his class. He doesn't fit in and, after reading this book, you wonder if he ever will. But Albie is kind. You root for Albie and want things to go his way. This book touched my heart. Give to kids who liked Wonder.

Totally and completely messed up. One of those books that as soon as you read it, you want to talk to someone about it, but it has to be someone whoseTotally and completely messed up. One of those books that as soon as you read it, you want to talk to someone about it, but it has to be someone whose already read the book because if you say a single thing about it to anyone who hasn't read it, you'd be spoiling the experience for them. But it's MESSED UP!!! And I think I'm a little afraid of the author now ;-)...more

No matter what I write for my review, I will not be able to do this book justice. I also can't write too much about the plot because it is full of twiNo matter what I write for my review, I will not be able to do this book justice. I also can't write too much about the plot because it is full of twists and turns and I don't want to spoil it for anyone picking it up.

There are lots of WWII books out there. Crashed pilots in hiding from the enemy, double agents, capture and torture by the Gestapo - we've read it before. But when the main characters are young women you get a story unlike any other.

It's a story of friendship, of wartime, of how far you will go to do what is right and when enough is enough. This is not an easy book. The writing and plot are beautiful, but there is brutality in this story. War is not pretty and the author doesn't try to make something it's not. But this book is amazing and readers will be rewarded. Queenie and Maddie will stay in your heart.

I think this book suffers from ugly cover. I had no desire to pick it up,but I kept hearing good things about it, so I decided to try it on audio. WHAI think this book suffers from ugly cover. I had no desire to pick it up,but I kept hearing good things about it, so I decided to try it on audio. WHAT A TREAT!! Lots of action, some magic, some romance, all set in the 1950's in England. So good! The narrator on the book disc is fabulous!...more

Oh my goodness! Why on earth did I wait so long to read this book? It was fabulous! I loved Doug and Lil, I hated the dad and the brothers when I wasOh my goodness! Why on earth did I wait so long to read this book? It was fabulous! I loved Doug and Lil, I hated the dad and the brothers when I was supposed to. I felt like I was in Marysville. So very good!!!

Oh my goodness....oh my goodness.....oh my goodness. I love this series. It's terrible and horrible and wonderful all at the same time. A violent seriOh my goodness....oh my goodness.....oh my goodness. I love this series. It's terrible and horrible and wonderful all at the same time. A violent series? Yes. But a must read. And the audio book is especially good....more

This picks up right where "Shanghai Girls" left off. It grabbed me quickly and never let go. I raced through the CDs (audio book) and found myself smiThis picks up right where "Shanghai Girls" left off. It grabbed me quickly and never let go. I raced through the CDs (audio book) and found myself smiling, shaking my head, and wincing at the story. SO GOOD!...more

OH MY GOODNESS!!! What a book! This had me pacing around, crying and yelling in frustration. I can't recommend this series highly enough for high schoOH MY GOODNESS!!! What a book! This had me pacing around, crying and yelling in frustration. I can't recommend this series highly enough for high school (lots of pretty graphic violence)...more

Oh my goodness! Why did I wait so long to pick up this book!? A fantastic, heart-pumping science fiction book (and this from someone who doesn't reallOh my goodness! Why did I wait so long to pick up this book!? A fantastic, heart-pumping science fiction book (and this from someone who doesn't really like science fiction). I couldn't stop listening to this book and cannot wait to start the second one. My husband got very into it too.

Love love love love love. I listened to this book on CD and just wanted to drink it up. It's beautiful and lyrical and heartbreaking and lovely - allLove love love love love. I listened to this book on CD and just wanted to drink it up. It's beautiful and lyrical and heartbreaking and lovely - all at the same time. Did I mention I loved it?...more

I listened to the audio book of this and completely loved it! Even my hubby really enjoyed what he heard when riding in my car and will probably readI listened to the audio book of this and completely loved it! Even my hubby really enjoyed what he heard when riding in my car and will probably read or listen to it later. Ree is like the best friend you always wanted....more

Amazing!! Loved learning more about this legendary figure - including the stuff that isn't as positive. I thought this was fascinating and HIGHLY recoAmazing!! Loved learning more about this legendary figure - including the stuff that isn't as positive. I thought this was fascinating and HIGHLY recommend it!...more

I loved this book. I loved Dash (who I didn't even like at first), I loved Lily and I loved all their endearingly offbeat family and friends. ReadingI loved this book. I loved Dash (who I didn't even like at first), I loved Lily and I loved all their endearingly offbeat family and friends. Reading this made me happy and sometimes that's the best thing a book can do....more

I really liked this book. Betti was a character to root for and I wanted her to succeed and feel safe so very badly. The only thing I didn't really liI really liked this book. Betti was a character to root for and I wanted her to succeed and feel safe so very badly. The only thing I didn't really like was the fact that Betti's country is never named. I know that was a concious choice by the author, but I found it disconcerting and kept trying to figure out where she was from.

Dewey and his family run a little bike repair shop on their property in between Dad's runs as a truck driver. But when fuel runs out while Mom and DadDewey and his family run a little bike repair shop on their property in between Dad's runs as a truck driver. But when fuel runs out while Mom and Dad are both away, it's up to Dewey and his siblings to keep the business (and their sanity) afloat.

I really liked this story of a family that pulls together when times are tough. The situation is believeable, as are Dewey and Lil's reactions to the sudden increase in responsibility.

This is getting 5 stars because it's basically a mash up of two genres I don't really care for - science fiction and western - and I thought it was REThis is getting 5 stars because it's basically a mash up of two genres I don't really care for - science fiction and western - and I thought it was REALLY good! Yea, it was a little predictable in a couple of places, but I enjoyed it a lot.

Great book for a 6th grade boy. Lots of action and adventure. Some violence, but no cussing....more

For some reason it seems like I never give 5 stars to a book unless it makes me cry. This book didn't make me cry - it did something even better. I waFor some reason it seems like I never give 5 stars to a book unless it makes me cry. This book didn't make me cry - it did something even better. I wanted to savor this book. I wanted it to last and last and not end. Guess that makes it 5 stars. ...more

This is one of those books that I turned out liking more than I realized. I found myself telling people about it and I had a little flash of joy whenThis is one of those books that I turned out liking more than I realized. I found myself telling people about it and I had a little flash of joy when I found out there would be another book to follow. It does start out a little slow, but more than makes up for it.

I am not a science geek at all, but this book was utterly fascinating. I couldn't stop talking about it or thinking about it. Thanks to Rebecca SklootI am not a science geek at all, but this book was utterly fascinating. I couldn't stop talking about it or thinking about it. Thanks to Rebecca Skloot for bringing Henrietta and her family into the public eye. ...more